Help develop the next generation of Michigan talent.
Be an active part of our state’s future workforce.
Direct access to exceptional students, Michigan-based alumni, and faculty expertise.
Meet, mentor, and hire the next generation of professionals, in any field. Healthcare, education, manufacturing, management – you name it, our colleges and universities are teaching it. And at a very high level.
Discover the collective power of Michigan’s top 15 private colleges and universities. This is scale with a difference – a powerful new approach that enhances the educational experience of the state’s third largest student body. Best of all: your involvement helps them gain more than a degree. They develop relevance in today’s workforce.
Most of our students come from Michigan (about 70 percent), and research shows that 90 percent of them seek career opportunities in our state. Michigan Career Connect helps employers attract, develop, and retain this vast network.
Get engaged through four primary program tracks.
Or contact us about a specific need you have.
Concierge Candidate Search
Concierge Candidate Search
Use our signature Concierge Candidate Search to recruit high-performing students from Michigan’s 15 top private colleges and universities. We’ll connect you in one-stop with a network of potential hires ideally suited to your needs.
Simply tell us the roles you want to fill, and we’ll bring you top candidates. This is your on-ramp to Michigan’s third largest student body, with customized access and strategic ties to campus programs in high-demand fields.
To take advantage of this unique and valuable resource, contact Michigan Career Connect to establish membership in our program and set a profile for your needs.
- Concierge Candidate Search is a no-charge, white glove service that makes recruiting fast and efficient.
- Access high-potential full-time employees, interns, and project teams in areas of immediate need to your organization.
- Employers provide the roles they need to fill, and we identify standout undergraduates, graduates, and alumni for consideration.
- Finding top college-educated talent has never been easier.
Custom College Projects
Custom College Projects
MCC students and graduates are smart, curious, and motivated to set themselves apart. One way they do that is through coordinated project work for our partner organizations.
Student-faculty project teams collaborate with employers on projects that address real-time needs and opportunities for your organization. These projects give students real-world work experience and professional mentoring — and solve real problems for you!
- We’ll facilitate student, faculty and alumni project teams who will provide research, analysis, and more.
- Our Cooperative Learning Collaborative (CLC) is a unique, experiential learning program involving all majors that sharpens career skills for participants with high-impact for employer partners. LEARN MORE
- The Michigan Campus Community Challenge (MC3) is a student entrepreneurial scholarship competition with statewide organizations. Teams advance new business and social impact concepts and compete for scholarship and implementation funds. LEARN MORE
Executive Mentoring
Executive Mentoring
This unique program allows employers to guide undergraduate and graduate students in their career preparation – and get your organization recognized on our campuses. Using virtual platforms, leading executives from throughout the state and region conduct advanced student primers on a variety of business topics and career directions.
- Share practical insights on timely topics across all business functions, such as finance, human resources, marketing, information services, productivity skills, and more.
- Students glean insights about successful career paths across a variety of professions.
- Most modules take place in a single session with a network-wide cohort of students and faculty.
Host a Student Site Visit
Host a Student Site Visit
Build personal campus relationships and create new pathways for future talent. Work with us to arrange custom visits to your site with faculty and students and promote your organization “on-the-ground” to our network of top private colleges and universities.
Employer site visits shine a light on your organization’s brand and industry while building valuable recruiting awareness across our network. Connect with us to get your message to the right students and campus influencers.
- Arrange custom visits for students and faculty. We’ll handle all coordination.
- Personally connect with students, faculty, and alumni to extend your recruiting reach.
- Start a dialogue with a fresh source of talent and hear directly from college students and graduates at your fingertips.
- Share opportunities in your organization that align with the skillsets of our capable network.